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. 1992;40(7):463-8.

Technique of ocular regional anesthesia

R C Hamilton  1
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  • PMID: 1477766

Technique of ocular regional anesthesia

R C Hamilton. Cah Anesthesiol. 1992.

Abstract

Regional anaesthesia by retrobulbar injection by the anaesthetist is recommended for day care ophthalmic surgery. Patient management and anaesthetic technique are detailed. The preferred anaesthetic is 2% lidocaine with hyaluronidase and adrenaline added. Fine, sharp pointed needles are recommended.

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